Over a decade after serving as Tunisia’s prime minister, Mehdi Jomaa remains optimistic about Africa’s economic prospects.
Speaking at the Pro Content Studio of Devex Impact House on the sidelines of the World Bank and International Monetary Fund annual meetings, Jomaa said the continent’s challenges — from job creation to governance — are matched by immense opportunities driven by its youthful population and growing talent base.
“Africa is one of the biggest potential of opportunities for the future,” he said. “We have the biggest demographic growth, the biggest need — and the gap compared to the developed country is enormous, but it means that offers many opportunities.”